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Opposition has problem with Supreme Court’s verdict, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

“This is an important day as both these Bills will be passed and also because this will be written in golden letters in the history of J&K and India. Today, Supreme Court upheld the intention behind Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Bill, 2019, its constitutional validity and the process,” says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha. (ANI)

Madhya Pradesh Latest News: Mohan Yadav meets Governor, stakes claim to form govt

Mohan Yadav, the Ujjain South MLA, who has been named as the new CM of Madhya Pradesh met Governor Mangubhai C Patel a while ago. Yadav staked claim to form the government after Shivraj Singh Chouhan resigned as the CM.

Suspense ends, Madhya Pradesh gets new CM

Mohan Yadav, the Ujjain South MLA, is set to be the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Yadav was Education Minister in Shivraj govt. Narendra Singh Tomar to be the Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly. Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Dewra have been appointed as Deputy CMs of Madhya Pradesh. (Read More)

ASI gets one more week to complete Gyanvapi survey

Varanasi court grants an additional week to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for the Gyanvapi survey and directs the submission of the report by December 18, as stated by Advocate Madan Mohan Yadav.

I-T raids on Odisha distillery enter 6th day

The income-tax department continued its searches in different places linked to an Odisha-based distillery group on charges of tax evasion for the sixth consecutive day on Monday after recovering unaccounted cash to the tune of Rs 353 crore, the “highest-ever” haul in a single action by any probe agency in the country, officials said. (PTI)

Govt makes it mandatory to register import of yellow peas under import monitoring system till March 2024

The government has made it mandatory to register import of yellow peas under the import monitoring system till March 31 next year, according to a notification. The move is aimed at increasing domestic availability of the commodity. (PTI)

Moitra moves SC

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra on Monday moved the Supreme Court against her expulsion from the Lok Sabha. Last week, Moitra was expelled from the Lower House over cash-for-query charges.

SpiceJet says to list shares on NSE

No-frills airline SpiceJet on Monday said it will soon be listing its securities on the National Stock Exchange. Shares of the carrier, which is navigating financial turbulence, jumped more than 8 per cent in the morning trade on the BSE. In order to reach a wider investor base, “the company shall soon be listing its securities on National Stock Exchange of India Limited”, the airline said in a regulatory filing. (PTI)

Abrogation of Article 370 was right, rules Supreme Court in landmark verdict

Article 370: We direct that restoration of statehood in Union Territory of J&K shall be done at the earliest, says CJI. We direct that steps be taken by EC to conduct elections of J&K Assembly by Sep 30, 2024, says CJI. (Read More)

UP: Man commits suicide after killing wife, sons

According to police, a 35-year-old man killed his wife and two sons before committing suicide due to family disputes here on Monday. Shashiikala (30) and her two sons Surya Rao (7) and Mitthu (4 months) were discovered dead in an orchard in front of their home in Devdeeh village on Sunday night, while Shravan Ram (35) was discovered hanging from a nearby tree, according to Superintendent of Police S Anand.

ED summons Jharkhand CM Soren 6th time in land scam case

In connection with the alleged land scam, the Enforcement Directorate has summoned Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. In connection with the case, the ED has summoned CM Soren to appear in court tomorrow under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Earlier, CM Hemant Soren filed a writ petition in the Jharkhand High Court challenging the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case.

Jharkhand: Four held for cybercrime with links to Pakistan

Four persons, who were part of a cybercrime syndicate with links to Pakistan, have been arrested in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district, an officer said. The quartet allegedly cheated a person in Punjab of Rs 1.63 lakh and a phone number used in the crime led the investigators to reach Hazaribagh.

Odisha I-T raid: Income Tax Department to deposit all cash at Balangir SBI branch Balangir

As the currency counting of 176 bags is completed after the Income Tax raids at properties connected to Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu, the Income Tax department will deposit all the sized cash at the same bank in Balangir SBI main branch following the official procedure on Monday. SBI’s main branch will function smoothly for the public regularly, SBI Regional Manager said. (ANI)

J-K: Chinar Nau Jawan Club transforming lives through skill development

Since its inauguration on October 18, 2016, the Chinar Nau Jawan Club has become a beacon of hope, playing a pivotal role in empowering the youth of Boniyar and its surrounding areas. This vocational training centre, located just 2 km away from Boniyar Tehsil, is dedicated to constructive youth engagement, women empowerment, and skill development. Evolving into a comprehensive skill development centre, the club offers courses catering to unemployed youth from villages like Boniyar, Pringal, Tathamula, Nowshera, and nearby areas. The facilities include an internet cafe, a well-stocked library, a modern gymnasium, and various indoor and outdoor games. (PTI)